Friars Cliff Travel Guide

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Christchurch: groynes and beacons, Friars Cliff A line of red beacons along the beach at Friars Cliff.
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Christchurch: groynes and beacons, Friars Cliff A line of red beacons along the beach at Friars Cliff.
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Threatening weather After a day of almost unbroken sunshine, at about 4 o'clock the sky had taken a very dark appearance and heavy rain was not far behind.
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Friars Cliff Beach from Steamer Point This view is looking west from the cliff top at Steamer Point. It gets its name from the old paddle steamer that was beached here in about 1830, and used as a site office for the construction of Highcliffe Castle. Afterwards, the boat became a beach house for about 60 years but fell into disuse and dereliction at the turn of the 20th century. It has now given its name to Steamer Point Nature Reserve, further up the cliffs to the east.
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Waves, groynes and lighthouse view Looking across the Solent on this windy afternoon, the red light of the Needles lighthouse can just be discerned far right of picture.
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Leonardo Hotel Southampton

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 Charlotte Place Southampton England
The price is £63 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
£63
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,268 reviews)
Nice quiet stay, easy check-in and very helpful staff. Convenient for shopping

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Novotel Southampton

Novotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 West Quay Road Southampton England
The price is £67 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£67
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Good location, close to everything, clean and comfortable, good facilities.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Novotel Southampton
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

4 out of 5
West Quay Road Southampton England
The price is £77 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£77
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,758 reviews)
Easy check in and check out. Loved the ability to cast from phone into tv. Nice coffee pods in room. WiFi good. Pool good. Thank you for storing luggage for the day.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
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room2 Southampton Hometel

room2 Southampton Hometel

4 out of 5
1 Queen's Terrace Southampton England
Stay at this aparthotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,202 reviews)
Fabulous hotel from home, great facilities, lovely cafe and fab staff. Definitely staying here again!

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

room2 Southampton Hometel
Alum Chine Beach House

Alum Chine Beach House

3.5 out of 5
36 Burnaby Road Bournemouth England
Stay at this aparthotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free parking and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Bournemouth Beach and Poole Harbour are located ...
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The Cliff House Hotel

The Cliff House Hotel

4 out of 5
Marine Drive West New Milton England
Stay at this holiday home in New Milton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Barton-on-sea Beach and Highcliffe Beach are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (411 reviews)
Couldn’t wish for anything more for a one night stay. The room was clean, bed was comfortable. The young staff were efficient and friendly. The food was of a good standard. Would stay again.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Cliff House Hotel
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Friars Cliff Beach

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